DETROIT DIESEL 53
15.1
LUBRICATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
To obtain the best performance and long life from a Detroit Diesel engine, the
Operator must adhere to the following schedule and instructions on lubrication
and preventive maintenance. The daily instructions pertain to routine or daily
starting of an engine and not to a new engine or one that has not been operated
for a considerable period of time. For new or stored engines, carry out the
instructions given under Preparation for Starting Engine First Time under
Operating Instructions in Section 13. The time intervals given in the chart on the
following page are actual operating hours or miles of an engine. If the lubricating
oil is drained immediately after an engine has been run for some time, most of
the sediment will be in suspension and, therefore, will drain readily.
April, 1974
SEC. 15.1
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